Have you noticed a trend? At this rate, if something doesn’t change, what will be the statistic for Generation Z (1990-2015)? Sadly, Barna Research indicates that 13% of Generation Z are atheists – twice the amount of the adult population.

As Americans, we are living in a post-Christian society.

My heart, my prayer is to reach out and try to influence as many believing parents and grandparents as possible with the hope and peace that only God can give. In turn, they will be able to inspire their sphere of influence, starting with their kids and grandkids.

As my friend Torry Norris says, “It is time to move beyond only reading our little ones the story of Daniel in the Lion’s Den. We must teach them how to BE Daniel in the Lion’s Den”.

Statistics reveal that 70% of the kids who have been raised in the church – leave as soon as they are old enough to make the decision themselves.

Yet, as parents, we hang onto the Bible verse, “Train a child in the way he should go, and even when he is old he will not turn from it.” Proverbs 22:6

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Where is the disconnect? Is God’s Word true – or could it be we not know how to train effectively? Because I believe the Word of God is infallible, my conclusion is that we don’t know how to train our kids to live their lives according to the Bible.

By the time a child is 12 years old, they think they know everything there is to know about the Bible. When asked if they have ever experienced the presence of God, most say “no” or once at summer camp.

Becky Fischer, founder of Kids in Ministry says, “If all we do is tell the kids Bible stories, then all we do is give them a religion with no relationship. Children must have their own personal encounters with God to have a relationship with Him.”

These statistics and facts are what drives me to want to cry out to the next generation about their relationship with the God who loves them so much that He gave His all for them. The Christian faith is more than a beautiful story. Our God empowers His children to walk in peace, grace, and love in a fallen world.

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